Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

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Be A Leader With Presence Sep 24, 2026

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Why do people pay attention to some executives and not others? In a word, presence. Becky has tips on how you can develop your presence to speak with conviction, convey confidence and end strong.

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There's A Reason You Should Listen To This Fire Story From Becky Sep 28, 2017

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Stories make difference. How you structure them can make make a huge difference in their impact. Becky has a great example of how that works.
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Why You Need Some Crazy Ideas Sep 22, 2017

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There are obvious ideas. And then there are crazy ideas. Obvious ideas are often practical solutions to getting things done. Crazy ideas—not so much. But Becky says when you're trying to come up with the best ideas, you've got to have both obvious and crazy ideas.
Did you miss Becky's podcast on big concepts? Listen to that here:
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How To Make Your Big Concept Memorable Sep 08, 2017

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You know why the big concept in your presentation is important, but how do you convey that to your audience? Becky says you need to hone it, memorize it and then support it. In today's podcast, she has some tips on how to hook your audience on your big idea.
Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/
Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2
And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Why You Should Let The Audience Be In Charge Sep 01, 2017

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The audience has the power to make or break your presentation. So win them over by making it about them! Becky says there's a lot you can learn (and then teach) by walking in your participants’ shoes.
Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/
Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2
And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Five Rules To Follow When Presenting To Senior Executives Aug 25, 2017

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You've got a big presentation to make to the top executives in a company. They're a tough audience. How do you meet their expectations? Becky has five rules you should follow when preparing and making your presentation. The first one is be brief…just like this podcast.
Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/
Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2
And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Sure Fire Ways To Connect With Your Audience Aug 18, 2017

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One size does not fit all when you're trying to connect with different audiences. Becky says to reach your learners, you need to get to know them. That means thinking about what a day in their life is like and what they'd really like to get out of your presentation. Should you use stories? Is it better to use visuals? How do you talk to millennials and boomers? Becky has some great tips.
Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/
Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2
And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Energizers That Aren't Time Wasters Aug 11, 2017

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You know the “glazed eyes” look. It's a sign your learners could use an energizer exercise to keep them engaged. But your time is short and you have a lot of material. So who has time to do that? Bob Pike Group trainer Adrianne Robbenbuck says you don't have to stop teaching to do an energizer. You can do both!
Sign up to hear Adrianne and other Bob Pike Group trainers at the fall conference: www.bobpikegroup.com/success
Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/
Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2
And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

How To Get People Talking At Your Next Training Session Aug 04, 2017

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Ever try to get a discussion going during a training session and be met with group silence? Bob Pike Group trainer Janise Horne has some tips on how to get people talking. She says the key is making people comfortable about expressing an idea.
Sign up to hear Janise and other Bob Pike Group trainers at the fall conference: www.bobpikegroup.com/success
Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/
Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2
And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

You Need To Feel It To Really Learn It Jul 28, 2017

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How do you deal with learners who might be distracting to others? It's a question Bob Pike Group trainer Michelle Stidwell says she is often asked. She'll do a full session on this at the fall conference, but in this podcast she offers a few quick tips that are proven and based on brain research.
Sign up to hear Michelle and other Bob Pike Group trainers at the fall conference: www.bobpikegroup.com/success
Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/
Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2
And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

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